Tax Accountant I - Income Tax Compliance

Job Summary :

The Tax Accountant I Income Tax Compliance is responsible for supporting federal, state, and local income and franchise tax compliance. This role also maintains fixed assets tax books and ensures compliance with applicable tax laws and regulations.

Key Responsibilities :

Maintain federal and state fixed asset books in third-party software, including accounting for additions, dispositions, and transfers.

Prepare federal and state book-to-tax differences for fixed assets for quarterly tax forecasts, estimated payments, and annual tax returns.

Calculate annual book / tax differences (e.g., IRS Schedule M-3 information) as assigned.

Prepare proforma federal and state / local income tax returns in compliance with tax laws.

Assist with federal, state, and local income tax audits, including completing information document requests.

Research, analyze, and apply applicable tax rules to ensure compliance.

Review and provide input on changes in federal and state tax legislation.

Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Bachelors Degree in Accounting or equivalent; CPA, Masters of Taxation, or JD preferred.

13 years of federal and state tax compliance experience.

Strong understanding of tax accounting rules under GAAP.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.

Attention to detail and accuracy.

Ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently.

Willingness to learn and adapt.

Experience with tax research software (e.g., CCH Intelliconnect, RIA Checkpoint).

Strong Microsoft Excel skills.

Corptax experience preferred.